Taxidermy Guides
Step-by-step guides covering every aspect of taxidermy — from getting started to advanced techniques.
How to Become a Taxidermist: Career Paths, Training, Salary & Licensing
Can You Actually Build a Career in Taxidermy? Yes—Here's How Taxidermy is a specialized craft with manageable barriers to entry but significant skill ...
Dangers of Insect Infestation in Taxidermy
The Silent Destroyer You're looking at your shoulder mount and something feels off. There's a small bald patch near the ear. The fur around the neck s...
Deer Mount Poses: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pose for Your Display
Can you actually build a career in taxidermy—and what does the path look like? If you're planning a deer shoulder mount, you've probably browsed photo...
Getting Started with Taxidermy: A Beginner's Complete Guide
How do you actually start learning taxidermy? The barrier to entry isn't as high as you might think. You don't need a degree or years of apprenticeshi...
How to Choose a Taxidermist: Find Someone Worth Trusting
What makes a taxidermist worth your money? The difference between a mount you'll cherish for decades and one that deteriorates in five years often com...
Skull Cleaning Tips: Methods, Safety, and Best Practices
How do you clean a skull properly without ruining it? A clean skull is the foundation for any quality skull mount, European mount, or specimen display...
How to Find Taxidermy Classes Near You
Where to Actually Learn Taxidermy Take a class. That's the short answer. A good class compresses months of self-teaching into days of hands-on instruc...
Taxidermy Mount Types Explained: Shoulder, Pedestal, Full-Body & More
What's the difference between all these mount types—and which one is right for you? If you've been shopping for taxidermy or looking at options for a ...
Trophy Care & Maintenance Guide - Keep Your Mount Perfect for Decades
Your Mount Deserves More Than Dust A taxidermy mount represents an investment of time and money—whether it's a family hunting trophy or a museum-quali...